Javier Sanchez defeated Dimitri Poliakov 7-5 6-2 in the Kitzbuhel round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dimitri Poliakov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Javier Sanchez claimed a first win over Dimitri Poliakov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-13 | Umag | F | clay | Dimitri Poliakov | 6-4 6-4 |
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